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15-Year-Old Critically Injured in Omaha High School Shooting; Suspect Arrested

The shooting at Northwest High School led to a brief lockdown and a swift police response that ensured no ongoing threat.

Family members of students at Northwest high school gather and wait for students to be released from the school after a shooting was reported Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. Following a shooting at a Nebraska high school on Tuesday, critically injuring one teen, Omaha police have arrested the suspect about three blocks away from the school.
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Overview

  • A 15-year-old boy was shot in the stomach at Northwest High School in Omaha and is in critical condition.
  • The shooting incident took place around 12:23 p.m. and led to a lockdown that has since been lifted.
  • Police arrested the suspect approximately 35 minutes after the shooting; no further threat to public safety is reported.
  • Reunification for parents and students was organized at the school's football stadium.
  • Two nearby Catholic high schools were also temporarily locked down as a precaution.